Ixtapa

$143+ Cheap flights from Salinas, CA, CA to Ixtapa (ZIH)

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/24. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
SFO — ZIH
Jan 17 — Jan 241
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Cheap flight deals from Salinas to Ixtapa

Cheapest flights from Salinas to Ixtapa
Explore the most affordable flight options available from Salinas to Ixtapa. Find the lowest fares from popular airlines and budget airlines, with prices last updated on December 18, 2025.

This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/297:11 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/31:59 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop9h 06mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$604
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/299:30 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/311:40 amZIH - SFO
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$649
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:30 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:14 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$717
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/279:30 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 2/311:40 amZIH - SFO
2 stops31h 01mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/16$722
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/319:30 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Mon 1/54:14 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop7h 53mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$737
This United Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure United Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/277:11 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop15h 40mUnited Airlines
Tue 2/31:59 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop12h 00mUnited Airlines
Deal found 12/16$747
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sun 12/286:00 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop7h 04mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/54:14 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop17h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$768
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/16. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Sat 12/271:43 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop27h 19mAeromexico
Tue 2/312:58 pmZIH - SFO
2 stops22h 57mAeromexico
Deal found 12/16$772
This Alaska Airlines deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Alaska Airlines is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Thu 12/258:22 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop28h 42mAlaska Airlines
Mon 1/54:14 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop17h 24mAlaska Airlines
Deal found 12/17$784
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Tue 12/309:30 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop15h 34mMultiple Airlines
Tue 1/64:14 pmZIH - SFO
1 stop8h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$785
This Kiwi.com deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Kiwi.com is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Mon 12/295:53 pmSFO - ZIH
1 stop19h 11mMultiple Airlines
Wed 12/3112:46 pmZIH - SFO
2 stops11h 41mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 12/17$789
This Aeromexico deal was found by Cheapflights users on 12/17. Clicking the “Pick Dates” button in this card will allow you to select your dates and further customize your flight criteria. From there, click “Find deals”, make sure Aeromexico is selected, and click “Compare selected” under the list of providers to see comparable flight deals.
Wed 12/316:30 amSFO - ZIH
1 stop7h 50mAeromexico
Thu 1/18:41 amZIH - SFO
2 stops27h 57mAeromexico
Deal found 12/17$797

Find flight deals from Salinas to Ixtapa

Keep the following information in mind while searching for Salinas to Ixtapa flight deals. Data was last updated December 18, 2025.

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3 stars

Most trusted provider

eDreams
3 stars

Round-trip from

$309
(SmartFares)

One-way from

$143
(United Airlines)

Popular in

December

Cheapest in

September

Average price

$807
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From Salinas to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
One-way flight from Salinas to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl
Highest demand for flights based on searches. 7% potential increase in price ($44 potential increase over avg. RT price).
Cheapest flight prices on average. 3% potential price decrease ($21 potential savings vs. average RT price).
Average for round-trip flights in December 2025

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Use the filters below to find and compare flights from Salinas to Ixtapa that are best for you.

Fly from

Salinas

Fly to

Ixtapa

Route

Depart

Return

Price

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

8:47 am-3:02 pm

Nonstop4h 15m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 2/4

4:19 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$329

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

11:59 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop10h 52m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sat 2/7

3:05 pm-9:40 am

1 stop20h 35m

$333

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Mon 2/2

7:30 am-3:07 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 2/6

4:19 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$333

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 2/28

7:10 pm-12:51 pm

1 stop15h 41m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 3/5

1:59 pm-11:59 pm

1 stop12h 00m

$333

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

9:54 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop15h 13m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Thu 1/29

4:19 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$333

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 2/21

9:24 pm-3:15 pm

1 stop15h 51m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 2/24

4:27 pm-7:31 am

1 stop17h 04m

$333

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Thu 1/29

7:30 am-3:07 pm

1 stop5h 37m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Sun 2/1

4:19 pm-11:13 am

1 stop20h 54m

$339

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

4:03 pm-3:07 pm

1 stop21h 04m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Fri 2/6

4:19 pm-9:25 pm

1 stop7h 06m

$339

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sat 1/31

10:30 pm-11:08 am

1 stop10h 38m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Tue 2/3

12:58 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop9h 01m

$345

San FranciscoIxtapa

SFO - ZIH

SFOZIH

San Francisco

Sun 1/25

10:30 pm-12:11 pm

1 stop11h 41m

Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl

Wed 1/28

1:03 pm-7:59 pm

1 stop8h 56m

$345

Flights are sorted by cheapest round-trip flights first.

Deals found on 12/17

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Best time to book a flight from Salinas to Ixtapa

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How far ahead should I book a flight from Salinas to Ixtapa?

Use this chart to determine the optimal time to book a round-trip flight from Salinas to Ixtapa. Price data was last updated on December 12, 2025.

The best time to book flights from Salinas to Ixtapa is 44 days before your desired departure date. The cost of your flight will likely increase significantly if you book two weeks in advance of your flight.

What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Ixtapa?

Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Ixtapa (average of $199). Flying from Salinas to Ixtapa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

What is the cheapest time of day to fly from S9N to ZIH?

Find hourly flight availability from Salinas to Ixtapa. Discover flight options and departure times throughout the day, allowing you to choose a departure time that suits your schedule. Data last updated December 18, 2025.

It’s optimal to fly from Salinas to Ixtapa in the afternoon. By choosing this option you can save up to 22% on the cost of your flight, compared to a flight in the morning.

Reviews of airlines servicing Ixtapa

Get insights into the airlines that provide service to Ixtapa. Read reviews, discover amenities, and learn about the overall travel experience offered by airlines. Use this information to make informed decisions when choosing an airline for your flight to Ixtapa. Reviews last updated December 18, 2025.
See what other customers who have flown with Alaska Airlines, Delta, and Hawaiian Airlines from Salinas to Ixtapa have to say. You can also see how each airline compares in terms of entertainment options, comfort, food, crew/service, and boarding process.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Entertainment

7.0

Food

7.1

Crew

8.5

Boarding

8.1

Overall

8.0

Comfort

7.8

Reviews

1 / 20
2.0
Mediocre

Art,Dec 2025

SAN - OGG

It was a five hour flight and my seat did not recline. I have had three back surgeries and I’m solid bone for my L3 vertebrae all the way to my tailbone. My body has never hurt so much. There was no TV on this flight and only a small can of soda was free.

Related info for your journey

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  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Ixtapa from Salinas?

    Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl (ZIH), located 9.3 mi from the city center, is the airport you fly into when you book flights from Salinas to Ixtapa. 5 airlines have flights to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl from Salinas on a regular basis. Booking flights from Salinas to Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl should not be difficult; the airport handles an average of 0 inbound flights from Salinas per day.

  • How long is the flight from Salinas to Ixtapa?

    For as low as $329, Alaska Airlines can have you in Ixtapa from Salinas in 4h 15m. The distance from Salinas to Ixtapa is about 1875 mi. When browsing for deals, the options you’ll see will be for both nonstop flights and flights with stops.

  • What are the cheapest flights from Salinas to Ixtapa?

    Looking for the cheapest flight from Salinas to Ixtapa? While on average our users pay $396, our data indicates the cheapest price to be $185. The most popular route (San Francisco - Ixtapa-Zihuatanejo Intl), is priced around $362.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Salinas to Ixtapa that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Salinas to Ixtapa flights, Cheapflights offers vacation packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Salinas to Ixtapa?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Salinas to Ixtapa.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Salinas to Ixtapa?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Salinas to Ixtapa by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

  • What is the cheapest month to book a flight from Salinas to Ixtapa?

    Currently, September is the cheapest month in which you can book a flight from Salinas to Ixtapa (average of $199). Flying from Salinas to Ixtapa in June is currently the most expensive (average of $503). There are several factors that can impact the price of a flight, so comparing airlines, departure airports and flight times can provide users with more options.

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Top 5 airlines flying from Salinas to Ixtapa

Discover the top 5 airlines that operate flights from Salinas to Ixtapa. Compare their services, reliability, and customer satisfaction ratings to choose the airline that best suits your travel preferences and needs. Over the last 7 days, Cheapflights users made 2,558,603 searches. Data last updated December 18, 2025.
AirlineCheapestAverageFlexibilityOn-time
AeromexicoCheapest$199Average$543FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
DeltaCheapest$369Average$542FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-timeN/A
Alaska AirlinesCheapest$384Average$590FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time75%
Hawaiian AirlinesCheapest$416Average$609FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time85%
American AirlinesCheapest$486Average$601FlexibilityNo cancel feeOn-time71%

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